Analysis reveals legal risks for business actors engaged in black market smartphone trade, highlighting consumer rights.
Technological developments have driven the increasing need for smartphones. However, the high price of official products causes some business actors to choose to trade smartphones through the black market. This practice has the potential to violate the provisions of the law, especially Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 17 of 2006 concerning Customs. This study aims to (1) analyze the legal consequences for business actors who trade in black market smartphones, (2) as well as examine the responsibility of business actors for losses experienced by consumers. This research uses a normative juridical method with a legislative approach and concrete cases. (1) The results of the study show that business actors can be subject to criminal and administrative sanctions for violating customs regulations, and have legal responsibilities in providing compensation to consumers. (2) Law enforcement against black market smartphone business actors is important to protect consumer rights and maintain the stability of the country's economy
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